What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 27h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 25h 30m and costs $850 - $1,700.

How far is it from Chester to Melbourne?

The distance between Chester and Melbourne is 17059 km.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 25h 30m to get from Chester to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chester and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Chester. It is currently 10:30 PM in Chester and 7:30 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5287+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Chester to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Melbourne by train or plane

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
25h 30m
$866–1,692
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LHR - MEL
27h 5m
$822–1,878
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHX - MEL
26h 30m
$1,030–1,837
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NCL - MEL
30h 12m
$1,161–3,155

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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24h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17,059.3 km
Duration: 25h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stafford, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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